Merchandiser

**In-store activities :** * Calling on existing customers as per pre-determined route list * Count Stock and assist Rep to determine stock to be ordered * Determined stock to be merchandised. Draw stock and unpack. Clean stock before packing onto shelf * Merchandise trade sector according to trade sector layout (planogram) * Optimize stock levels, monitor slow/fast sellers and take appropriate action * Consistent quality checks responds to poor quality or damaged stock * Ensure stock rotation * Keep areas/shelves clean, tidy and uncluttered * Identify opportunities to cross merchandise and implement * Management of out of stocks * Control and Maintenance of POS material and Merchandising tools * Erecting and maintaining of display as per SOP * Manage returns * Administration requests- Time sheets and / any other request from management. * Reporting on and monitoring of opposition activity to representative and Sales Manager * Maintain forward share  and Team work to achieve regional budget **Price Management:** * Assist representative with monitoring and communication of pricing in stores * Investigating identified discrepancies. * Check PI labels and replace any outdated / missing ones with new store generated labels at each call **Promotional Activity at Store Level:** * Assist in promotional activities. * Supporting of  promoters in store where necessary **Trade Responsible Care (TRC)** Assist the representative in providing product and safety Training Ensuring that the TRC standards are strictly maintained * Comply to all safety rules and safe-job practices * Report all accidents/incidents/injuries immediately to his/her supervisor, no matter how small * Attend and participate in safety EH&S meetings * Report all unsafe conditions to his/her Supervisor * Keep his / her work area clean and neat (Maintain good housekeeping standards) **New Store openings :** * Build relationship with Store Manager and personnel.  * Assist representative with layout of shelves as per approved planogram within SOP. Assist representative with TRC training including provision of tools required – i.e. bins, bags etc. **Ad-hoc duties** Any other responsibilities that Management may allocate to you